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The American College & University
Presidents Climate CommitmentClimate Leadership in Higher Education
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The Challenge
Over-reliance on fossil fuels
Threat to human progress Halt growth of global warming pollution
Must slash GHG emissions by 80%
Transformation of economy, institutions &daily lives
Vision & leadership of higher education
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Reversing global warmingReversing global warmingis a defining challengeis a defining challenge
of the 21st century!of the 21st century!
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The Initiative
Led by presidents & chancellors
High-visibility Joint action to leverage change
Action plan for climate neutrality
Research & education Develop societal capacity
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Critical Role of Higher Education
Educational, research & public service
missions Shaping tomorrows leaders
Faculty, staff & student involvement
Role models Research, action & demonstration projects
Catalyze investment & develop new markets
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Critical Role of Higher Education
Demand for renewable energy
Job creation Support green industries
Innovative financing models
Local communities engagement Living labs
Incentives (scholarships, fellowships)
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Benefits & Opportunities
Invite stakeholders into meaningful purpose
Public-private partnerships Fulfill missions
Lead technology race
Operate more efficiently Stay ahead of regulatory curve
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The Commitment
Create institutional
structures
Complete
inventory ofemissions
Develop institutional action
plan & initiate two of sevensuggested actions
First 2
Months
Within
1 Year
Within
2 Years
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Climate Leadership in Action
Energy independence at U Wisconsin
Sustainability policies at U of California& California State
LACCD green buildings
U Oklahoma, Minnesota & Michigan
State joined CCX
Harvards Green Loan fund
U of Colorado-Boulder wind turbine
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Testimonials
Global warming is a defining issue of the 21st
century, and higher education must be a leaderin addressing global climate change through
research, education, and reduction of
greenhouse gas emissions.
Amy Gutmann
President, University of Pennsylvania
ACUPCC Leadership Circle Member
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Testimonials
More than ever, universities must take
leadership roles to address the grandchallenges of the twenty-first century, and
climate change is paramount among these.
Michael M. CrowPresident, Arizona State University
ACUPCC Leadership Circle Member
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Testimonials
We are in the middle of one of those rare
moments when the right thing to do it alsothe economically smart thing to do.
Kathleen Schatzberg
President, Cape Cod Community CollegeACUPCC Leadership Circle Member
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Organization
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Co-Organizer Contact Information
Anthony D. CorteseSecond Nature617.224.1611
Judy WaltonAASHE503.222.7041
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Lee BodnerecoAmerica301.379.4200